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RF05 NZR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,815 mi
Last recorded220,815 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 NZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 220,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 216,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning lamp

Fail 19 Apr 2018 216,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view sticker (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning lamp

Pass 11 Apr 2017 203,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 203,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 193,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 193,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 182,106 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 182,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 170,160 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 170,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 141,617 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 104,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,450 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 62,341 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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RF05 NZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF05 NZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF05 NZR registered?

RF05 NZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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